Sticks And Stones

Lukas Nelson and his band Promise of The Real have announced that they will be releasing their highly anticipated new album, "Sticks And Stones", on July 14th, 2023, via 6 Ace Records and Thirty Tigers. Ahead of this, they have just released the 1st single from the project, “More Than Friends”, featuring Lainey Wilson.

“When I wrote 'More Than Friends', I had always envisioned it as a duet. I am a big fan of Lainey and she was at the top of my list of artists I wanted to sing with me on this track”, Nelson says. “When we sent her the song, I was thrilled to hear back that she loved it and wanted to do it”.

“‘More Than Friends’ is a modern day take on the musical, kindred spirits of icons like Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers”, adds Wilson. “I’m so honored to be able to work with someone as talented as Lukas. His artistry and storytelling within music is unlike any other”.

"Sticks And Stones" was written solely by Nelson with the hope of bringing people together at the forefront of his mind, with upbeat energy and a sense of fun. Across the album’s 12 spirited tracks, Nelson explores the universal human experiences of love, celebration, longing and humour. Produced by Nelson and his longtime band, "Sticks And Stones" captures the band’s musical power and fits perfectly alongside the canon of the electric live performances they’re known for.

Reflecting on the record, Nelson shares, “This album is about celebrating the human connection, joy and excitement. We went from quiet and introspective on 'A Few Stars Apart' to something big and fun to really showcase the band’s talent and performance. You can listen to the album from start to finish and get the songs to dance to and then the quiet, poignant songs. To me, this album is the perfect setlist”.